Morita pat biography for kids
Morita pat biography for kids
Biography for 2nd graders.
Pat Morita facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pat Morita | |
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| Born | Noriyuki Morita (1932-06-28)June 28, 1932 Isleton, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 2005(2005-11-24) (aged 73) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1959–2005 (his death) |
| Spouse(s) | Kathleen Yamachi (m.1953; div. 1967) Yukiye Kitahara (m. 1970; div. 1989)Evelyn Guerrero (m.Morita pat biography for kids pictures1994; 2005) |
| Children | 3 |
Noriyuki "Pat" Morita (June 28, 1932 – November 24, 2005) was an American actor and comedian known for his roles as Matsuo "Arnold" Takahashi on Happy Days (1975–1983), Mr.
Miyagi in The Karate Kid film series and The Toymaster in Babes in Toyland. Morita was nominated for the 1985 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid. Morita also voiced the Emperor of China in the Disney animated film Mulan (1998) and portrayed Ah Chew in Sanford and Son (1974–1976).